Dancer, Texas Pop. 81(1998)
in the middle of nowhere they had everything
Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 Synopsis
Four guys, best friends, have grown up together in DANCER, TEXAS POP. 81, a tiny town in West Texas. Years ago, they made a solemn vow to leave town together as soon as they graduate. Now, it's that weekend and the time has come to "put up or shut up." The clock is ticking and as all 81 people in the town watch, comment, offer advice and place bets, these four very different boys with unique backgrounds struggle with the biggest decision of their lives... whether to stay or leave home.
Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 (1998) is a comedy and drama film directed by Tim McCanlies, released on May 1, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Breckin Meyer, Peter Facinelli, Eddie Mills and Ethan Embry. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Tim McCanlies
- Writers:
- Tim McCanlies
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Dintenfass
- Composer:
- Steve Dorff
- Production:
- Chase Productions, HSX Films, TriStar Pictures, Caribou
- Revenue:
- $565,592
- Status:
- Released
Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Breckin Meyer
as Keller Coleman
Peter Facinelli
as Terrell Lee Lusk
Eddie Mills
as John Hemphill
Ethan Embry
as Squirrel
Ashley Johnson
as Josie Hemphill
Patricia Wettig
as Mrs. Lusk
Michael O'Neill
as Mr. Lusk
Eddie Jones
as Earl
Alexandra Holden
as Vivian
Shawn Weatherly
as Sue Ann
Keith Szarabajka
as Squirrel's Father
Wayne Tippit
as Keller's Grandfather
Key crew
Directed by Tim McCanlies, written by Tim McCanlies.
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Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 15 ratings.
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Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 online?
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Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dancer, Texas Pop. 81?
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The main cast of Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 (1998) includes Breckin Meyer, Peter Facinelli, Eddie Mills, Ethan Embry and Ashley Johnson. The film was directed by Tim McCanlies. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 released?
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Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 was released on May 1, 1998 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 worth watching?
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Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 (1998) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.